| "The Scoots" | |
|---|---|
| South Park episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 22 Episode 5 |
| Directed by | Trey Parker |
| Written by | Trey Parker |
| Featured music | "Wee Cooper O'Fife", Scottish folk song |
| Production code | 2205 |
| Original air date | October 31, 2018 |
"The Scoots" is the fifth episode of the twenty-second season of the American animated television series South Park. The 292nd overall episode of the series, it first aired on Comedy Central in the United States on October 31, 2018.
The episode, which focuses on Mr. Mackey and Kenny McCormick, parodies the popularity of scooter-sharing systems and e-scooters, which cause a candy shortage on Halloween, and a hoarding problem for the citizens of South Park. The episode's title is a parody of the classic horror-thriller film The Birds, elements of which are referenced in the episode.[1] The episode also includes Halloween costumes and plot elements inspired by the video game Fortnite.[2]